# Sybel - Your favorite podcasts

> Exclusive audio series and stories for kids to listen to anywhere, anytime

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.sybel.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.sybel.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `co.sybel.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Sybel
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 1,008,469
- **Rating:** 4.12 / 5 (6,328 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.6
- **Last updated:** 2023-09-22
- **First published:** 2019-02-22
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-05-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.sybel.android)
- **Website:** [https://sybel.co](https://sybel.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.sybel.co/fr/cgu](https://www.sybel.co/fr/cgu)

## Description

Sybel is a premier audio storytelling app that transforms your listening experience with exclusive podcasts across various genres, including children's stories, thrillers, documentaries, and audio novels. Winner of the 2019 Trophée des Apps for Best Entertainment Media App, Sybel offers immersive soundscapes and original content produced by top creators. Whether you're seeking bedtime stories for kids, engaging thrillers, or educational documentaries, Sybel provides a rich anthology accessible anytime and anywhere, even offline.

The app features intuitive navigation, supports multiple family profiles with a dedicated Kid mode ensuring safe listening for children, and offers unlimited access through monthly or annual subscriptions. With high-quality narration by professional actors, regular content updates, and compatibility across devices, Sybel delivers a unique and family-friendly audio experience that nurtures creativity, learning, and entertainment.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `co.sybel.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Sybel as a great app for learning French with high-quality podcasts and a large content library. The app is well-designed and reasonably priced. However, multiple users report technical issues like crashes and error messages preventing app use. Many are frustrated by the transition from free to paid content without sufficient warning and frequent ads or intrusive notifications. Privacy concerns arise due to difficulty deleting accounts and data. Additionally, lack of ability to download podcasts to SD card limits usability for those with storage constraints.

### Pros

- Great for learning French with a large library of quality French audio content.
- User-friendly and well-designed app layout.
- Reasonably priced subscription compared to alternatives.
- Content quality is high with diverse podcast topics including parenting.
- App supports multiple languages now, including English and others.

### Cons

- App has bugs causing crashes and prevents access to personal library or launching the app.
- Application became paid without sufficient notice, disappointing free users.
- Frequent ads and nag screens with notifications that cannot be disabled.
- Difficulty in deleting account and personal data raises privacy and GDPR concerns.
- Downloaded files save to phone memory only, no option to save to SD card, causing storage issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.sybel.android)